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I quitted smoking 2 months ago but i feel till now shortness of breath,chest tighness,labored breathing and i feel my lung congested but i didnt cough and i didn't have any of those while smoking recently i started cough small amounts of white sputum?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Congrats on quitting smoking-this will be favorable for your health long-term. It sounds like you likely have bronchospasm with some airway inflammation that can be treated with inhalers-both a bronchodilator inhaler and a steroid inhaler. These will likely be short-term as your airways adjust to no smoking. So, you should see your doctor and you may need to be seen by a lung doctor. Good luck!ch

Answered 12/26/2022

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Common in those who recently quit smoking: Globus Hystericus. Formerly thought to be all Psychological, but now considered to be part physiological. Feels like a ball in throat & tightness of the neck region. Oft mild cough, but no distinct signs of infection. Usually last several weeks & fades; sometimes months. Probably tension in certain muscles of upper airway. No serious consequences.

Answered 12/31/2022

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